Selection and Use of Ballistic Protection for Fire and EMS Personnel
As fire and EMS personnel become increasingly exposed to scenes of violence, there has been a push toward these agencies acquiring body armor.
FE Volume 168 Issue 6
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More Power Goofs
Last month I related a story that involved a young cadet assigned as my airport chauffeur (after I taught a seminar in his department) telling me about his ongoing observations about his chief.
Fires Involving Roofs
Members of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department responded to a report of a fire involving the roof of a building built in 1905.
Responses to Energy Storage Systems
Green energy is emerging and, with it, a new power source; thus, there are risks involved.
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Structure Fires Involving Hoarders
Although you may not think you have them in your fire district, hoarders can be anywhere. More than likely, we all have hoarders or hoarding situations in our districts.
First Responder Defensive Tactics: Animal Threats
Today's first responders are constantly reminded of all hazards they face every day. One problem is that we have not received the proper training to address every hazard we may face.
Searching in the Flow Path
Today, new debates are occurring around firehouse kitchen tables and training rooms across the fire service. These debates are positive discussions that are driving the fire service to where we should be operating.
Firefighter Training: Preplanning Your Preconnects
Next to emergency medical services equipment, preconnected hoselines are probably the most used equipment on the engine. Yet, when designing and specifying new apparatus, we put preconnects and (especially) crosslays usually where they will fit or where we always put them-on top of the pump module.
Achieving Radio Discipline
Your success on the fireground as a firefighter or an officer centers around your training and self-discipline. Part of your responsibilities while practicing self-discipline is to make sure you wear your gear the right way, bring the right tools for the job at hand, and be in the right position.
Sprinklers and Firefighting
In the January 2015 issue of Fire Engineering, there were two articles referencing the interaction of automatic fire sprinklers with the manual suppression efforts of firefighters. The advice given in these articles is conflicting.
Organizational Plan Increases Efficiency on All EMS Calls
It was setting up to be a busy morning. A major wreck on the highway was already tying up most of the city's fire and emergency medical services (EMS) resources.
Art, Reality, and Influence
I received the following note from a firefighter who was concerned about an advertisement's artistic depiction of firefighters who were dirty from firefighting....